Gómez Palacio
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When to go: Gómez Palacio month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gómez Palacio are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and September the wettest (about 52 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5 | 8.0 | 4 | 9.5 |
| February | 26.8 | 11.1 | 4 | 10.2 |
| March | 30.1 | 14.0 | 4 | 11.3 |
| April | 33.0 | 17.2 | 2 | 11.7 |
| May | 35.4 | 20.5 | 8 | 12.4 |
| June | 35.8 | 22.5 | 9 | 12.9 |
| July | 34.2 | 22.2 | 41 | 12.3 |
| August | 34.0 | 22.4 | 37 | 11.7 |
| September | 31.3 | 20.1 | 52 | 10.9 |
| October | 29.3 | 16.7 | 21 | 10.3 |
| November | 26.0 | 12.5 | 7 | 9.9 |
| December | 23.3 | 9.7 | 8 | 9.5 |
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- Foundation of Gómez Palacio, Durango
In 1886, Santiago Lavín Cuadra donated land for the foundation of the city of Gómez Palacio, named in honor of Francisco Gómez Palacio y Bravo.
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01 · OverviewGómez Palacio, in brief
Foundations in Durango
Gómez Palacio is a city located in Mexico within the state of Durango, operating under the America/Monterrey timezone. The coordinates for this urban center are 25.56871 latitude and -103.4996 longitude, functioning within the currency of the country and utilizing es-MX as its language.
The origin of the city traces back to 1886, when Santiago Lavín Cuadra donated land for the foundation of the settlement. The municipality was named in honor of Francisco Gómez Palacio y Bravo, a prominent Mexican writer, educator, jurist, and Liberal politician who served twice as governor of Durango from 1867 to 1868 and from 1880 to 1883, and whose political career included acting as attorney general of Mexico.
Today, the populated center holds a population of 257,352 residents, as recorded in geographic references such as GeoNames. The local economy and population distribution continue to reflect the historical growth tied to the regional development of northern Mexico, operating entirely within the administrative and geographical boundaries of Durango.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gómez Palacio
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gómez Palacio located and what are its coordinates?
Gómez Palacio is situated in Mexico at geographic coordinates 25.5687, -103.4996, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gómez Palacio?
Gómez Palacio has a recorded population of approximately 257,352 and observes the America/Monterrey time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gómez Palacio?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gómez Palacio include ES-MX, with MXN used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gómez Palacio?
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